Nottingham Forest FFP update as Premier League confirmation emerges

nottingham forest ffp update as premier league confirmation emerges

Premier League boss Richard Masters during a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee hearing

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has looked to clarify his ‘small clubs’ comment when discussing profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

Forest were charged with an alleged breach of PSR last month alongside Everton, who were previously deducted ten points earlier this season after being found guilty of a single breach. Shortly after the announcement that the two clubs had allegedly failed to comply with PSR, Masters was quizzed about football governance by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

When asked about the difference in timescale surrounding Manchester City’s 115 charges, a case which is currently ongoing, Masters told the committee: “I’ve said standard directions for everybody – not just the ‘small clubs’.” This answer prompted a response from committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage but Masters has sought to clarify his comments – insisting that he does not consider Forest to be a ‘small club’.

In an email to Dame Caroline Dinenage, Masters said : “First, you asked about whether a distinction is made between ‘big’ and ‘small’ Clubs within the Premier League. As you will recall, I was asked a question by a Committee Member who used the term “big Clubs” when arguing that there is cynicism about certain Clubs’ ability to use legal means to ensure that cases “take ten years or never come to fruition”.

“In response, I sought to emphasise that the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs) apply equally to all Clubs. Furthermore, I am happy to confirm that, while Clubs can be delineated by many different measures, no such criteria or classification isused by the Premier League.

“As I said in my evidence, Everton and Nottingham Forest are valued and respected members of the Premier League. Both Clubs enjoy successful histories, have strong and passionate fanbases, and make a significant contribution not just to the Premier League’s vibrant competition, but also to their cities and local communities.

“By reflecting the Committee Member’s framing of the question, I did not intend to suggest otherwise. It would be incorrect to infer from this that there is any unfair treatment based on Club size, as suggested in the Committee’s media statement. Indeed, the point I made was the opposite, in that the Premier League Board applies the Rules consistently, irrespective of the Club in question.”

Masters also offered some clarification on when a sanction could take effect for any club that is charged, shedding light on when any potential punishment could be handed down.

“Finally, I can confirm that the most recent PSR cases will be heard according to Appendix 1 of the League’s Rules (p533 of our Rulebook), which are designed to provide certainty for the League and Clubs as to the membership of the League in the subsequent season. This aims to ensure sanctions take effect in the Season in which the Club’s latest annual audited accounts are submitted,” he said.

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